Learn more about this scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kazakhstan to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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